Hochmoselübergang, Road bridge in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
The Hochmoselübergang, also known as the Hochmosel Bridge, is a road bridge in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, that carries four lanes of traffic across the Mosel valley on eleven concrete piers over a length of about 1.1 miles (1.7 kilometers). Steel and concrete make up its main structure, and walkways run along both sides of the road deck.
Planning for the bridge began in the 1980s, but construction did not start until 2011. After several delays, it opened to traffic in 2019, directly linking the Eifel and Hunsrück regions across the Mosel valley for the first time.
The name "Hochmoselübergang" means "crossing over the high Mosel" and describes exactly what you see when you stand on it. Vineyards and villages stretch out on both sides, and walkers can look directly down onto the vine rows that cover the valley slopes.
The bridge is open to both vehicles and pedestrians, and the walkways give open views over the Mosel valley below. No special arrangements are needed to cross on foot, and the walk can be done at any time of year.
Although the bridge was built for road traffic, it also attracts hikers because it sits on a marked stage of the Moselsteig long-distance trail. This means you can cross it on foot as part of a longer walk through the full Mosel valley.
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